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NHL to slow up COVID-19 testing

The NHL will stop testing asymptomatic players, coaches and staff who are fully vaccinated following the All-Star break in early February, saying coronavirus cases continue to decline across the league.

The league and Players’ Association announced the protocol changes Tuesday. The current policy will remain in place until the All-Star break.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour, called it “common sense.”

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